Univ. of the Pacific announces new appointments

The University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry has announced two new appointments to its faculty.

Cindy Lyon, DDS, was named Pride endowed chair of practice management, in recognition of her leadership of the school's department of dental practice and community programs.

Meanwhile, Sheldon Baumrind, DDS, was named the first Dr. Arthur A. Dugoni endowed professor of orthodontics. Dr. Baumrind, a professor in the department of orthodontics and director of the craniofacial research instrumentation lab, was honored for his impact on the school and his leadership in orthodontics and craniofacial research.